J.M. WESTON's masterpiece for those in the know is the Yacht #690. It is a pair of shoes categorized as deck shoes, literally born for men who work on deck, and is a member of the "Icon" collection consisting of 11 timeless models such as the "Signature Loafer #180" and the "Golf #641.
Aside from the tread pattern, which seems to bite into the deck, it is the upper that should not be overlooked.
The thick, supple leather with a fine grain covering its surface is oiled leather inspired by Russian calf, a favorite of shoe lovers. Russian calf is reindeer leather that was once produced in Imperial Russia. The news that it was salvaged from a sunken ship after several hundred years made headlines. The oiled leather has as much potential as the original Russian calf, gently wrapping the foot and excelling in water resistance.
Shoe lovers will love the fact that this type of shoe, which is often made by the cement method, is finished by the Goodyear welt method. Combined with the narrowed heel cup, the shoes feel as if they are absorbing your feet.
J.M. WESTON's hidden gem, the Yacht #690, has the brand name engraved next to the metal eyelets as a subtle accent. The iconic color is tan brown, but the stable black is also hard to ignore.Each ¥137,500
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
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